Ride Often, Ride Hard!

Today's ride was a great celebration as they PCRs summited Big Mountain for the fist time this season to sing happy birthday to Mr. MBA, 61 years young, and he can still kick your butt. He was given the reins to pick the route and ETD and for some it was a little too early, and too much. However, those who arose early had another EPIC ride. Big Man had been out recruiting and Greg Peterson (King of Tarts) joined the PCRs today. He was a little quiet when he first joined the group, not knowing what to think, and when the ride was over he was still not knowing what to think. "Are these geezers for real?"  Big Man favored the group with another thought provoking TATS:

"It's OK to have fear, but it's not OK to fear the chance to try. I learned this lesson from my grandmother, who said, The brave do not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all."

- Nikki Stone, Olympic Champion -

The descent back down the canyon was a fast one, with several needing to get back for soccer games, honey dos, birthday gifts, etc. Queen of Wraps was feeling his oats after being up since 3 AM with his young daughter and wanted to see if the geezers really could stay in his wake. GQ was sporting a new parole ankle bracelet and hopes he will have it off by the end of the season. Big Man continues to encourage all the PCRs to make new friends, even if it means breaking away from the group once in awhile.... :-) (watch video, and meet Nate)

 YIPPY SKIPPY

Big Man had to pull back on his sprint to the summit to allow these young bucks to beat him knowing, 

"There is no crying in cycling"

 Happy Birthday "OLD MAN"

"I want my picture taken with the birthday boy"

PCRs Ride in Remembrance of Kim Briggs and Jon Cook

“Tears, idle tears, I know not what they mean,

Tears from the depths of some divine despair

Rise in the heart, and gather to the eyes,

In looking on the happy autumn fields,

And thinking of the days that are no more.”

--Alfred Tennyson

 Kim Hardy Briggs

1951 - 2015

Jonathan Lane Cook

1955 - 2016

Today the PCRs rode the Salt Lake Marathon Bike Ride in memory of our brothers Kim Briggs and Jon Cook.  We have many fond memories of raising our families together with them.

We got started a little late because it has been so long since Sexy Legs has ridden with the PRCs that he forgot he needed to be on time!  His performance, however, showed he has not forgotten how to ride.  Scott Jensen aka Mr. GQ showed up stylin’ with his bright orange helmet and fancy bike.  His performance was worthy of his high-class gear.  John Stringham, the mystery man, showed up, but only for a while!  He was soon lost in the sea of cyclists never to be seen again.  He claims he finished, but there are no witnesses.  John, if it ain’t on Strava it did not happen.  You better learn that if you are going to ride with us.  Baby Face James, who rides with us once a year in the marathon bike ride showed up as well.  To look at him you would think he was 15 years of age, but he claims he has a child who is 19.  Hmm, wonder how that happened?  See you next year James.  Craig the “Younger Hale” showed up, kinda.  After a couple of miles his tire went flat.  He taught his older brother the Pirate’s Code “You fall behind; you get left behind”.  And though Younger Hale is 10 years younger than his brother Prez, Younger Hale never caught up to his geriatric brother.  Mr. T joined the crew for the ride this year.  His energy is boundless.

At the conclusion of the ride the group gathered at Les Madeleines located by the old downtown Salt Lake library where world famous chef Romina Rasmussen purveys her Kouign amann, a crusty cake.  Here is where Big Man and Mr. T really came to life.  When the PCRs arrived the store was not opened, but if you know Big Man you know that he will not take no for an answer.  He talked his way into the pastry shop, and Mr. Money Bags T gave the clerk a hefty tip for letting the group warm themselves inside early. Big Man bought a round of Kouign amann for this band of brothers.  The scent of the pastries soon wafted into the downtown streets of Salt Lake, beckoning dozens of patrons to the shop.  The PCRs consumed their treats and soon found themselves in a sugar induced coma,.  In that state of mind, Big Man and Mr. T persuaded the PCRs and the rest of the restaurant patrons to sing, you got, “Oh What a Beautiful Morning” and it was.               

 "Now pay attention, there are a lot of riders and it's early"

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If I get a flat, just leave me behind.... REALLY?

I'M BACK!

 Anyone seen Stringham?

 Ready, Get Set, EAT!

During this ride we all spent a few minutes “thinking of the days that are no more”, when we were with Kim and Jon.  We look forward to when we will all sing together “Oh What a Beautiful Morning” as we roll along smooth roads, tail winds at our backs, gazing upon the beautiful vistas of God’s creation.  Vicki and Liz, we love you and are thinking of you.

YIPPY SKIPPY

Only In Utah!

The previous two week's rides have taken some from the red rocks to the base of the white covered mountains. YES, only in this great state of Utah can you experience such beauty in the same month. A great journey was planned to St. George by our recent semi-retired, Dr. J. However, due to a last minute battle of a bad cold and the fear of letting Big Man walk away with KOMs, Dr. J. had to bow out of an EPIC trip. Big Man won't stop talking about it or is it, he just won't stop talking??

Yesterday, another trio set out to ride to the lake as they took in the view of our beautiful snow capped mountains. But due to weak legs, honey-dos, and the Red & White game, (not sure which) only two made it. Big Man wanted to take a dip in the natural hot springs, but was afraid he might be riding home a lone, which he kinda did anyway as Prez. Hale ran a little short on energy and speed on the way back. (Stop waking up at 3 AM, prior to the ride, to do your reading, sit-ups and push-ups.)

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  A few ponies sighted on the ride

 Love this flag - Hurricane, UT

We made it to the TOP and guess who was first???

  

 Big Man, we don't have time for you to take a dip.... Let's go!

Pictures never do the real thing justice

6th Annual - Trains & Bikes with Your Buddies

Spring is nature's way of reminding us that every day is worthy of celebration. 

Yesterday's ride was truly a ride of celebration as the PCRs left the hood a little early to catch a 6:22 AM train in Murray to ride to Lehi and start their journey to enjoy a morning sunrise as they rode to the top of Suncrest. As usual, the ride was not without a lot of laughter, chatter and a little mishap as Mighty Max left his helmet on the train and had to wait for its return to retrieve it. The geezers left the youngster and told him to catch them on the downside, which he did. With a hour wait, Max did a little adventure-cising and took some great pictures of the true meaning of Easter. (see below)

The early hour of departure meant an earlier return, which caused Big Man a long day of mowing lawns and working in the gardens in preparation for a Sunday Easter Egg Hunt with the grandkids. Where's the ibuprofen?

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Happy Easter To You All!

 It's Still Dark

 Here comes the Sun.... :-)

A Geezer STOP to refuel - BEST PART OF THE RIDE!

 YEA, Daddy is HOME!

 He Has Risen!